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manuel alejandro pulla aka the creator

Manuel Alejandro Pulla (@the.creator._) is a visual artist from Brooklyn, NY. He is shaking up the art world with his prolific art pieces across New York City.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, I attended High School of Art & Design. He developed many of his painting skills from my illustration professor Mr. Harrington. It was the last time he would paint since. After High School, Manuel joined the Marines and was away for several years.

10 years later, The Creator found himself having the same enthusiasm and hunger he once had to paint. During the George Floyd protests and quarantine, where headlines everywhere ran with the “New York is dead” narrative, Manny wanted to do something to change this. He began painting in SoHo and making murals that visually showed how loud our voices are when we come together. Many murals later, he had the opportunity to work with Buendía Brooklyn, SoHo Renaissance Factory, meet countless artist, organizers, & emerging leaders. It’s really incredible to take in. 2020 was a catalyst in many ways, a much needed one to shift The Creator and the world in the right direction.

Checkout his editorial in the New York Times!

Manuel Alejandro Pulla AKA The Creator

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Manuel Alejandro Pulla (@ManuelAlejandro.nyc) is a visual artist born and raised in Sunset Park, Brooklyn and a High School of Art & Design alumni. Growing up in a very diverse and culture community, Manuel’s artistic style has been influenced by the socio-economic changes in the community and where street art stands as voice for the community. Manuel returned from his four year military service and continued his artistic  mission to bring a voice to the community through art.

During the 2020 protests for justice and the killing of George Floyd, Manuel used his artistic  abilities to push the conversation of change and justice. Manuel has had the opportunity to be featured in the National Arts Club Exhibit, The New York Times, New York Public Library, NoMo SoHo Hotel Residency. 

 Manuel has been a member of SoHo Renaissance Factory since the summer of 2002 and has collaborated with multiple community projects throughout New York City. He is also a part of Buendia Brooklyn, a sunset park based collective focusing on the arts and the Hip Hop culture.

 
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“The photographer Simbarashe Cha introduced me to this image, on Crosby Street, by Manuel Pulla, of Ella, a young organizer who holds a large megaphone. This is an apt metaphor for the activist’s voice. She calls for our attention, saying that those who give their commitment to bodily action can transform this country in ways our ancestors could only dream of.”
— Seph Rodney, New York Times

Selected Works